Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $10,239 when living on campus and $23,688 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,028 when living on campus and $25,477 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
McHenry County College | $10,529 | $14,885 | $1,400 | - | $14,420 |
John Wood Community College | $9,000 | $9,000 | $2,200 | - | $12,500 |
Highland Community College | $6,976 | $7,120 | $720 | - | $11,883 |
Elgin Community College | $7,140 | $9,516 | $1,500 | - | $11,250 |
Wabash Valley College | $10,270 | $12,340 | $1,460 | - | $17,190 |
City Colleges of Chicago-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $8,783 | $10,572 | $1,456 | - | $13,449 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,783 for in-state students and $10,572 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.17% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, McHenry County College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,885 and Highland Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,120 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
McHenry County College | $11,341 | $14,692 | $10,529 | $14,885 |
John Wood Community College | $8,400 | $8,400 | $9,000 | $9,000 |
Highland Community College | $6,904 | $7,048 | $6,976 | $7,120 |
Elgin Community College | $7,140 | $9,516 | $7,140 | $9,516 |
Wabash Valley College | $10,056 | $12,082 | $10,270 | $12,340 |
City Colleges of Chicago-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $8,768 | $10,348 | $8,783 | $10,572 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
McHenry County College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
John Wood Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Highland Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Elgin Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Wabash Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
City Colleges of Chicago-District Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | - | - |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $13,449 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
McHenry County College | - | - | $10,522 | $3,898 | - |
John Wood Community College | - | - | $9,000 | $3,500 | - |
Highland Community College | - | - | $5,603 | $6,280 | - |
Elgin Community College | - | - | $7,650 | $3,600 | - |
Wabash Valley College | - | - | $7,338 | $9,852 | - |
City Colleges of Chicago-District Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | - | - | $8,023 | $5,426 | - |